246: Respect My Authoritah

The #SistersInLaw meet this week to lay out the perils of textualism, and the issues of jurisdiction and experience that apply to the mask mandate strike down by a Federal Judge.  Then, they analyze the legal possibilities of kicking insurrectionists like MTG off the ‘22 ballot for their actions, and weigh the pros and cons of abandoning the 9-5 work day as the nation begins returning to the office. Get #SistersInLaw Merch For our just released ethically sourced clothes, pins and more, support the #SistersInLaw by picking up our new merch items at the Politicon Merch Store. #Sisters Show Off Their Merch Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw Recommended By The #Sisters: Joyce’s MSNBC article  About the history of Law Day Links To This Week’s Sponsors: Hello Fresh: For up to 16 free meals and 3 free gifts, go to hellofresh.com and use the promo code: SISTERS16 Honey: To get Honey for free, go to joinhoney.com Policy Genius: For your insurance needs and to see how much you could save, go to policygenius.com Blueland: For 20% off your first order, go to blueland.com Function Of Beauty: Take the quiz and save 25% on your order when you visit functionofbeauty.com Get More From The #Sisters In Law Joyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President Kimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC

23 Apr 20221h 6min

The #SistersInLaw convene this week to look at the nepotistic dealings of Jared Kushner in Saudi Arabia, and how bribery statutes and the emoluments clause might apply.  They also discuss how free speech relates to tenure when professors talk hate and Elon Musk’s attempt to buy Twitter, then cover the shooting by police during a traffic stop in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Get #SistersInLaw Merch For our just released ethically sourced clothes, pins and more, support the #SistersInLaw by picking up our new merch items at the Politicon Merch Store. #Sisters Show Off Their Merch Don’t forget to show us where you wear your merch by emailing the show!  Bonus points if you include your pet, your baby, or your boo.  We will display them in a special gallery on the Politicon website. Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw Links To This Week’s Sponsors: Hello Fresh: For up to 16 free meals and 3 free gifts, go to hellofresh.com and use the promo code: SISTERS16 Noom: To get started on your Noom trial, go to noom.com Athena Club: For 20% off your first order, go to athenaclub.com and use the promo code: SISTERS Thrive Causemetics: For 15% off your first order, go to thrivecausemetics.com AARP Services: To join for only $12 during your first year with automatic renewal, get a second membership for free, AARP magazine, and a free gift, when you go to aarp.org Get More From The #Sisters In Law Joyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President Kimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC

16 Apr 20221h 10min

The #SistersInLaw meet this week to celebrate KBJ’s confirmation to the court and how it might change SCOTUS dynamics, including the standing concerns over the Supreme Court’s shadow docket.  Then, they look at the potential for the 1/6 committee to enforce its subpoenas, the requirements necessary for contempt, and whether Governor Desantis has any chance in his legal battles with Disney. Get #SistersInLaw Merch For our just released ethically sourced clothes, pins and more, support the #SistersInLaw by picking up our new merch items at the Politicon Merch Store. #Sisters Show Off Their Merch Website  Don’t forget to show us where you wear your merch by emailing the show!  Bonus points if you include your pet, your baby, or your boo.  We will display them in a special gallery on the Politicon website. Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw Links To This Week’s Sponsors: Jenni Kayne Home: For 20% off and free shipping, get a membership at jennikayne.com  Helix: For up to $200 off your mattress order and two free pillows, go to helixsleep.com Hello Fresh: For up to 16 free meals and 3 free gifts, go to hellofresh.com and use the promo code: SISTERS16 Bloom Nutrition: For 15% off your greens and superfood blend, go to bloomnu.com and use promo code: SISTERS15 Get More From The #Sisters In Law Joyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President Kimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC

9 Apr 202251min

The #SistersInLaw come together to look at the significance of Trump’s missing call logs from the day of the insurrection and the status of the prosecutions relating to that day’s events.  Then, they detail the latest news from the trial of those who plotted to kidnap Governor Whitmer of Michigan, and dive into the Supreme Court’s decision and dissent concerning the vaccine mandate for Navy SEALs. Get #SistersInLaw Merch For our just released ethically sourced clothes, pins and more, support the #SistersInLaw by picking up our new merch items at the Politicon Merch Store. #Sisters Show Off Their Merch Don’t forget to show us where you wear your merch by emailing the show!  Bonus points if you include your pet, your baby, or your boo.  We will display them in a special gallery on the Politicon website. Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw Links To This Week’s Sponsors: Hello Fresh: For up to 16 free meals and 3 free gifts, go to hellofresh.com and use the promo code: SISTERS16 Head Space: For one free month of guided meditations, go to headspace.com and use the promo code: SISTERS Shopify: For a free 14 day trial with access to the full suite of Shopify features, go to shopify.com Apostrophe: For $15 off your first visit with an Apostrophe provider, visit apostrophe.com and use promo code: SISTERS Blueland: For 20% off your first order, go to blueland.com Get More From The #Sisters In Law Jill’s MSNBC piece  Joyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President Kimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC

2 Apr 202251min

The #SistersInLaw meet this week to dive into the Supreme Court nomination process and Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation hearings.  They review her stellar credentials, take on the Republicans who politicized the hearings, and celebrate the importance of diversity on the court.  Then, the #Sisters look at how the process has gone historically and the changes needed to fix the rancor and polarization that now characterize the battle over court appointments. Get #SistersInLaw Merch For our just released ethically sourced clothes, pins and more, support the #SistersInLaw by picking up our new merch items at the Politicon Merch Store. #Sisters Show Off Their Merch Don’t forget to show us where you wear your merch by emailing the show!  Bonus points if you include your pet, your baby, or your boo.  We will display them in a special gallery on the Politicon website. Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw Website and transcript  Get More From The #Sisters: Barb McQuade on KBJ’s Judicial Philosophy  Joyce Vance on Sen. Hawley’s Questioning of KBJ Links To This Week’s Sponsors: Hello Fresh: For up to 16 free meals and 3 free gifts, go to hellofresh.com and use the promo code: SISTERS16 Magic Spoon: For $5 off your next purchase of delicious Magic Spoon cereal, go to magicspoon.com and use the promo code: SISTER Honey: To get Honey for free, go to joinhoney.com Policy Genius: For your insurance needs and to see how much you could save, go to policygenius.com Function Of Beauty: Take the quiz and save 25% on your order when you visit functionofbeauty.com Get More From The #Sisters In Law Joyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President Kimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC

26 Mars 20221h 8min

The #SistersInLaw convene to break down the international and domestic legal issues surrounding the war in Ukraine, then share their views on Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill and how that and related legislation impacts the LGBTQ+ community.  They also analyze the actions of Gini and Clarence Thomas, and how they relate to judicial ethics– particularly regarding the Supreme Court.  Is impeachment the only answer?  Or are there other ways Congress can hold rogue justices accountable? Get #SistersInLaw Merch For our just released ethically sourced clothes, pins and more, support the #SistersInLaw by picking up our new merch items at the Politicon Merch Store. #Sisters Show Off Their Merch Don’t forget to show us where you wear your merch by emailing the show!  Bonus points if you include your pet, your baby, or your boo.  We will display them in a special gallery on the Politicon website. Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw Get More From The #Sisters: Joyce on Zelenskyy’s Role in Trump’s 1st Impeachment Kimberly Atkins Stohr on Appearance Discrimination The DOJ’s Oligarch Task Force The Indiana Cheerleaders’ Basketball Save Links To This Week’s Sponsors Noom: To get started on your Noom trial, go to noom.com Hello Fresh: For up to 16 free meals and 3 free gifts, go to hellofresh.com and use the promo code: SISTERS16 Athena Club: For 20% off your first order, go to athenaclub.com and use the promo code: SISTERS Bloom Nutrition: For 15% off your greens and superfood blend, go to bloomnu.com and use promo code: SISTERS15 Get More From The #Sisters In Law Joyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President Kimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC

19 Mars 20221h 8min

The #SistersInLaw meet this week to look at a recent dismissal of obstruction of Congress charges stemming from last year’s insurrection and give an update on other prominent indictments.  Then, they shut down former AG Bill Barr’s failing attempts at rehabilitation while on his book tour, and break down the constitutionality of the anti-abortion law recently proposed in Missouri. Get #SistersInLaw Merch For our just released ethically sourced clothes, pins and more, support the #SistersInLaw by picking up our new merch items at the Politicon Merch Store. #Sisters Show Off Their Merch Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw Website  Abbott and Costello  Links To This Week’s Sponsors Hello Fresh: For up to 16 free meals and 3 free gifts, go to hellofresh.com and use the promo code: SISTERS16 AARP Services: To join for only $12 during your first year with automatic renewal, get a second membership for free, AARP magazine, and a free gift, when you go to aarp.org Reel Paper: For 30% off your first order and free shipping, go to reelpaper.com and use the promo code: SISTERS Jenni Kayne: For 15% off your first order, go to jennikayne.com and use the promo code: SISTERS Helix: For up to $200 off your mattress order and two free pillows, go to helixsleep.com Get More From The #Sisters In Law Joyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President Kimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC

12 Mars 202252min

The #SistersInLaw convene this week to break down the recent developments in the prosecution of those who participated in and contributed to the insurrection of 1/6, including John Eastman and the first plea to seditious conspiracy.  Then, they discuss the interview with the jury foreperson from the trial of Arbery’s murderers and weigh the police killing of Breonna Taylor, before looking at the DOJ special teams handling international sanctions against Russia. Get #SistersInLaw Merch For our just released ethically sourced clothes, pins and more, support the #SistersInLaw by picking up our new merch items at the Politicon Merch Store. #Sisters Show Off Their Merch Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw Barb’s Wapo article  Articles Mentioned By The #Sisters Jury foreperson interview from the trial of Ahmaud Arbery’s killers Links To This Week’s Sponsors Hello Fresh: For up to 16 free meals and 3 free gifts, go to hellofresh.com and use the promo code: SISTERS16 Magic Spoon: For $5 off your next purchase of delicious Magic Spoon cereal, go to magicspoon.com and use the promo code: SISTER Framebridge: For 15% off your first order, go to framebridge.com and use the promo code: SISTERS Headspace: For one free month of guided meditations, go to headspace.com and use the promo code: SISTERS Function Of Beauty: Take the quiz and save 25% on your order when you visit functionofbeauty.com Get More From The #Sisters In Law Joyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President Kimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC

5 Mars 20221h 1min